Finance

Dividends represent the payout of part of the Group’s net income, providing a return each year on the investment made by Mersen’s shareholders.

Who receives the dividend ?

All shareholders, whether they own registered or bearer stock, receive the dividend proposed at the General Meeting of the shareholders held every year.

To receive the dividend, shareholders must simply own stock on the day prior to the planned payment date.

2012 dividend with respect to 2011

At the Annual General Meeting on May 23, 2012, the Supervisory Board will propose the payment of a dividend of €1 per share with respect to fiscal year 2011. Shareholders will be given the option of electing for payment of the dividend in shares.

Agenda:
Record date: May 31, 2012 after closing of the stock exchange
Ex-date: June 1, 2012
Option period: from June1 to June 22, 2012 
Dividend payment in cash or in shares: July 5, 2012

Dividends paid out since 5 years

Fiscal year

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Gross dividend

0.75

0.50

0.62

0.85

0.85